building a bike repair stand

[timmy0257]

I bought a nice mountain bike at a bicycle shop in gainesville. I am working on replacing a few parts and I also want to clean the frame up really good. I am very tall and working on a bike kills my back. also, its hard to keep it from moving around on you. i looked up a few DIY write ups about making a bike stand.

this is what I like best, because it will probably be the easiest/cheapest to build:

Materials
- (2) 1/2" by 18" length galvanized nipple (threaded about an inch on each end) - $2.73 each
- (3) 1/2" by 10" length galvanized nipple (same thread - about an inch) - $1.90 each
- (1) 1/2" by 60" length galvanized pipe (again, threaded) - $6.98
- (1) 1/2" galvanized tee fitting - $1.09
- (3) 1/2" galvanized 90 degree elbow - $0.91 each
- (2) 1/2" galvanized cap - $0.89 each
- (1) spring clamp - $3.42
- (2) hose clamps (these may vary in size depending on the size of the clamp handle - the ones I bought were for hose sizes 3/4" - 1 1/2") - $ 1.19 each




these are not my pictures, but my stand will turn out similar. I considered using 3/4" piping rather than 1/2", but depending on price i may stick with 1/2"

I dont really like the spring clamp holding the bike as it may not be sturdy. after further research, i kind of like this way:


My other thoughts would be to make the vertical piece telescopic. i just dont know how to accomplish this. pleae let me know your thoughts and ideas. i am exciting about getting this built.

[Ace2cool]

[timmy0257]

Ace, what is that and where could I get it?

[Ace2cool]

Well, that's a generic picture of a dimple style telescoping pole, but I can't for the life of me find where to buy a non-application specific version.

I did however, find this site:
http://brodexbms.co.uk/telescopic_poles ... QgodyF7Ruw

They do all kinds of telescoping poles. Even custom made ones. I'd give them a call.

[hannibal]

I would not trust that spring clamp to hold my bike. You put some considerable force on the bike when tightening/loosening the bottom bracket or headset.

I really dont like that screw clamp either, but its much better!

As for the adjustable height, I would try to set it up like a seat tube's quick release.

[timmy0257]

I would not trust that spring clamp to hold my bike. You put some considerable force on the bike when tightening/loosening the bottom bracket or headset.

I really dont like that screw clamp either, but its much better!

As for the adjustable height, I would try to set it up like a seat tube's quick release.

i agree, im not a fan of the spring clamp. the pipe clamp is much more secure, and i will just fashion something that will not scratch the paint of the bike frame. can you embellish or possibly provide a picture of what you mean on making the heighth adjustable.

[Encryptshun]

You might consider hitting up a place that sells drum sets to see if they have any clamps designed to hold cymbal stands on a rack system. They're usually made out of rubberized plastic and have adjustable ends.

[hannibal]

Something like this:


attached to a smaller and larger pipe like this:

[Razi]

Ehh, I wouldn't trust some of the flimsy DIY stuff to hold my bike while I'm tightening my crank back on or something, and I'd be afraid of denting my top tube.

I used to chill on some cardboard on the garage floor when I worked on my bicycle.
Now I have an indoor trainer so I just keep it mounted to that while I work on it.

[Dattebayo]

It looks really flimsy.

Also, the bike shops here use a rolling tool cabinet with a rig welded to the top of it for their repairs. Much better, I would think.

[timmy0257]

considering I am not a bike shop, and I only want something to make it easier for my to fiddle with my bike, the one I made works perfectly. 1/2" piping was good enough and its really sturdy. If i were to try to get the crankset off, it may wobble, but its still good. I am going to use it to hold my bike full-time, rather than hang from the ceiling. here are some pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1121097482 ... directlink

[Red coupe]

Now I have an indoor trainer so I just keep it mounted to that while I work on it.

Get rollers... Then let me come play with them.

Bonus points for floating system.